Monster ice climbs in Norway with Philippe Batoux

Monster ice climbs in Norway with Philippe Batoux

 Almost every year, Philippe Batoux goes to Norway to climb on giant ice-falls. With his team-mates, they are hunting for the rare ice-falls starting at sea level in the fjords. Here is the story of his last trip.
20/03/2013  - In the field  - Ice climbing - Mountaineering Read more
Celebrating the 10th annual Moab screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Celebrating the 10th annual Moab screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

 This year marked the 10th annual screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour in Moab, Utah. The small desert town, located between Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park in beautiful red rock country, is a popular stop on the international film tour, which highlights the adventure of climbing, mountain expeditions, remote cultures, and the world's last great wild places.
18/03/2013  - In the field  - Multi-pitch climbing Read more
A sweet winter in Patagonia with Sean Villanueva

A sweet winter in Patagonia with Sean Villanueva

 Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll recently left Patagonia after spending several months there with a group of friends. He was able to accomplish quite a bit, from sending projects at the Piedra Parada during the Petzl RocTrip to new alpine experiences on the Cerro Torre and Torres del Paine. Below, Sean recounts his recent adventures.    
15/03/2013  - In the field  - Mountaineering - Multi-pitch climbing - RocTrip Argentina Read more
Ice climbing: the first Abisko Ice Climbing Festival an overwhelming success!

Ice climbing: the first Abisko Ice Climbing Festival an overwhelming success!

 The first edition of the Abisko Ice Climbing Festival took place from February 28 to March 3, 2013, in Sweden. Merja and Anders (founder of Arctic Guides), who created the event, opened the door to an exceptional winter wonderland for the many who attended, and provided a great opportunity to learn or to sharpen one’s ice climbing skills. During the four-day festival Robert Jasper, Team Petzl member, led clinics and demonstrations on how to properly scale ice. As a supporting partner, Petzl provided participants with all the right gear to enjoy ice climbing.
15/03/2013  - In the field  - Ice climbing Read more
New 2013 sport wallpapers

New 2013 sport wallpapers

 Seven new wallpapers inspired by our 2013 sport catalog are now available for download. Discover these great images along with our wallpaper gallery from the previous years on the Wallpaper pages of our website.
14/03/2013  - In the field  - Canyoning - Caving - Ice climbing - Mountaineering - Sport climbing Read more
VIDEO - Wowo, caving in Papua New Guinea

VIDEO - Wowo, caving in Papua New Guinea

 Whether in France, in one’s home country, or on an expedition to a faraway land, the desire to explore remains the reason why cavers cave. Certain cavers have the privilege of discovering new terrain, to be the first to set foot in uncharted territory, to map and to name the formerly unknown. Here is a video of the Wowo expedition that took place in February 2012, in the Nakanai Mountains.
07/03/2013  - In the field  - Caving - Videos Read more
Petzl the book!

Petzl the book!

 Editions Guérin has just published a novel about a company and its environment, "From the deep, the Petzl adventure."
Co-authored by Sophie Cuenot and Hervé Bodeau, this book chronicles the Petzl adventure that started almost four decades ago.
From the founders to the environment in which the company grew, from passion to products, from success to family, Petzl’s story is told through eyes of the men and women who built the company.
06/03/2013  - In the field  - Caving - Ice climbing - Mountaineering - Sport climbing Read more
Granite party in Frey, Argentina

Granite party in Frey, Argentina

 Just after the unforgettable Petzl RocTrip in Piedra Parada, Argentina, a gaggle of climbers chose to stay in country for a while rather than head straight home. In order to "decompress", a dozen members of Team Petzl spent a few days in Bariloche, an ideal stop along the road back to Buenos Aires.
04/03/2013  - In the field  - RocTrip Argentina - Sport climbing Read more
Petzl rep Tim Keenan reports from the Catskills Ice Festival

Petzl rep Tim Keenan reports from the Catskills Ice Festival

 Despite blizzard conditions Friday, ice climbers showed up in full force Saturday and Sunday for the 15th annual Catskills Ice Fest, hosted by Alpine Endeavors and Rock and Snow. 
Rock and Snow during the Catskills Ice Fest in upstate New York. Photo: © Tim Keenan
27/02/2013  - In the field  - Ice climbing Read more
VIDEO - Sasha DiGiulian sends

VIDEO - Sasha DiGiulian sends "Era Vella" (5.14d - 9a) in Margalef

 Last spring, Petzl Team member Sasha DiGiulian, became the first female to redpoint Chris Sharma’s Era Vella (9a/14d) in Margalef, Spain. Sasha is one of a handful of women in the world to climb at that grade and remains the only America woman to do so.  Filmmakers Andy Mann and Keith Ladzinski were on hand to capture the process. 
25/02/2013  - In the field  - Sport climbing - Videos Read more
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